Women’s Industry Network Welcomes Over 160 Women from the Collision Repair Industry to San Diego Conference
The fifth annual Women’s Industry Network Conference kicked off Monday morning in San Diego with over 160 women from all segments of the collision repair industry. The first day included a keynote address on ”Strategy, Leadership and the Soul” by Jennifer Sertl, founder and president of Agility 3R. Greg Horn, vice president of industry relations
Waterborne Paint FAQs
We asked the paint manufacturers six questions about low-VOC/waterborne paint with the goal of dispelling the myths and fears about this new technology. Their answers may surprise you.
NABC’s 2010 Recycled Rides Project Supplied 119 Refurbished Vehicles
NABC announced that through its 2010 Recycled Rides project, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) and repairers gifted 119 recycled vehicles to families and service organizations in need across the United States. "All participants experienced, firsthand, the joy of giving and the privilege of connecting with and serving their communities,” said Nick Notte, president of
NORTHEAST 2011 to be Held This Weekend
Show organizers say thousands of automotive repairers, vendors and industry representatives are coming to Secaucus, N.J. for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) 34th annual NORTHEAST 2011 Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center March 18-20. "We are very, very excited about this year’s show," said AASP/NJ President Jeff McDowell.
American Honda Announces Body Shop Recognition Recipients Reaches New Level
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. has announced that the number of shops participating in its Body Shop Recognition program has reached 500 with shops in 40 states. This includes dealer-owned shops as well as independent shops. The program is a collaborative agreement with OEConnection and the five main automotive refinish suppliers in the U.S., including
WIN Conference Registration Opened and Key Note Speakers Announced
Registration for the 2011 Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Conference is now open. The conference will be held May 1-3, 2011 at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Calif., and will feature two keynote speakers: Lauren Fix and Jennifer Sertl. Lauren Fix is a recognized automotive and lifestyle expert. She has been seen on numerous
Industry’s Latest Technology on Display at NORTHEAST 2011
Over 150 exhibitors have signed up to show the latest in automotive repair technology at the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s 34th annual NORTHEAST 2011 Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center happening the weekend of March 18-20 in Secaucus, N.J. Industry leaders such as BASF (the NORTHEAST 2011 official
I-CAR Announces 2011 International Board of Directors
I-CAR has announced its 2011 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following the I-CAR Annual Membership Meeting in Dallas (Grapevine), Texas on Feb. 10. The 2011 Executive Committee consists of: • Chair Elise Quadrozzi, Crawford & Company • Vice Chair William Brower, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company • Secretary Dustin Womble, Roger Beasley Collision Center
Collision Repair Education Foundation Gets $1.1 Million in Support in 2010
The Collision Repair Education Foundation says it would like to thank the inter-industry for providing $1.1 million in support to collision schools, instructors and students in 2010. Through monetary and in-kind product donations, the 2010 Collision Repair Education Foundation donors helped to provide student scholarships, student tool grants, school equipment and supply grants, the 2nd